TheTVDB
thetvdb.com
About This Breach
TheTVDB.com, an open television database, faced a data breach in November 2017. The compromised data, exposed more than 180k records, was subsequently uploaded to a hacking forum. This breach revealed usernames, email addresses, and MySQL password hashes.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | No reference available |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the TheTVDB data breach happen?
TheTVDB was breached in Nov 2017. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the TheTVDB breach?
181,895 records were exposed, making it the #619 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the TheTVDB breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the TheTVDB breach?
Change your password on the affected service (and anywhere you reused it), turn on two-factor authentication, and set up free breach alerts on XposedOrNot so you know the moment your email appears in a new breach.
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